The average bus between Bristol and Essex takes 6h 55m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Essex. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Essex station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Bristol to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Bristol and Essex is 223.4 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Polecat Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 23m.